The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) is a member-based organisation promoting excellence and pride in public service across Australia. It is nonpartisan, apolitical and not-for-profit.
IPAA Tasmania is committed to connecting public sector professionals from all levels of government, research and community, to the ideas and innovations that are shaping our State and the way we work.
If you’re a public servant or engaged in public purpose work in Tasmania, we encourage you to get to know and connect with us at IPAA Tasmania.
What’s New
THE CASE FOR WELLBEING POLICY
Interest in measuring and improving wellbeing is growing – from Australia’s Wellbeing Framework to the integration of wellbeing into the budgeting process in New Zealand. Dr James Gordon from the Australian National University shares the why, what and how of good wellbeing policy, and effective ways to incorporate it in your work today.
Visit the IPAA National Public Sector Hub to access Dr Gordon’s full article on the Australian Journal of Public Administration.
MAKING THE MOST OUT OF FLEXIBLE WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
With ongoing demand for work flexibility, the public sector is continuing to refine the way it provides adaptable working conditions. As part of its Work with Purpose podcast series, IPAA ACT recently interviewed Professor Clare Kelliher from Cranfield University, Dr Fiona Buick from UNSW Canberra, and Adam Fennessy PSM, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – to share tips on how organisations can manage and implement flexible working effectively. To listen, visit the IPAA National podcast page.